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Zlata
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Pronounced ZLAH-tah /ˈzlɑ.tɑ/Medium
Meaning: From Slavic zlato, 'gold' — 'golden one'High
In 30 seconds: Golden through and through: Zlata is Slavic for 'gold' — warm, precious, and bright (diarist Zlata Filipović). A treasure of a name.
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Origin HighSlavic
MeaningFrom Slavic zlato, 'gold' — 'golden one'
U.S. rank (2025)#4756 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 419
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Zlata comes from Slavic zlato, 'gold' — 'the golden one'. A warm, precious name across Eastern Europe, it carries the shine of gold; Zlata Filipović's diary made it widely known.
In the U.S. it appears in Slavic families. Rare, gold at the root, and precious.
Did you know? Zlata means 'gold' in Slavic languages — and Zlata Filipović's wartime diary moved the world; the name is precious and warm.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Zlata — etymology
Variations
ZlatkaZlatica
Nicknames
Zlatka
Famous Bearers
- ★Zlata Filipović (1980-)Bosnian author who became internationally known for her childhood diary chronicling the Siege of Sarajevo
- ★Zlata Ognevich (1986-)Ukrainian pop singer who represented Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Zlata mean?
Zlata is Slavic for 'gold' — the golden one.
How do you pronounce Zlata?
It's said ZLAH-tah /ˈzlɑ.tɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Zlata a boy or girl name?
Zlata is a girl's name.
How popular is Zlata?
Zlata is a rare name in the U.S.